Monthly Archives: July 2014

Mustard Tacos

Posted on July 17, 2014 by tbuzzee

Whilst thumbing through the Sunday paper coupon sections one week, I came across some always welcome French’s mustard coupons and a recipe for Tangy Tacos. Personally, I love the bright yellow – ‘kids’ mustard, as my Aunt Buzz would call … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 27: Sunny-Up Breakfast Casserole

Posted on July 16, 2014 by tbuzzee

This week’s Doris Project recipe comes to us via an advertisement for Bob Evans’ sausage that mom clipped and added to the bag. I did change up the recipe just a wee, tiny bit, adding peppers, making my own croutons … Continue reading →

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Cheese Croutons

Posted on July 15, 2014 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, my housemate’s fiancée and her housemates would make these killer croutons by cutting crusty bread into cubes, tossing ’em in melted butter, and then baking them to a crispity golden deliciousness that was a very good … Continue reading →

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Alabama White Sauce

Posted on July 14, 2014 by tbuzzee

Last year, Rich came across this white barbecue sauce that looked pretty interesting, so I made a batch and we enjoyed it on chicken and I posted the recipe. This year, he came across another white barbecue sauce, but, wait… … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Roasted Artichoke Salad

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tbuzzee

I like a salad that’s versatile; and this salad? Well, it’s got versatility written all over it! The original recipe, from the barefoot contessa, calls for frozen artichoke hearts and a basil and champagne vinegar dressing, and it is wicked … Continue reading →

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Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Posted on July 10, 2014 by tbuzzee

We were planning to picnic at a Ravinia concert for July Fourth, and I was looking for foods that I wouldn’t have to worry too much about; like cantaloupe salsa and this non-mayonnaise based pasta salad. We had coolers and … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 26: Tomato Salsa

Posted on July 9, 2014 by tbuzzee

Yeh, I know, at first blush calling it tomato salsa seems like it might could be a non sequitur; but consider the salsa options available at your local market. Heck, consider yesterday’s post. So, tomato salsa it is, and a … Continue reading →

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Cantaloupe Salsa

Posted on July 8, 2014 by tbuzzee

Just so you know, salsa doesn’t have to be made with tomatoes… One of Rich’s brothers makes a fine mango salsa that we all quite enjoy, and I am quite fond of Guzman’s cranberry salsa (especially tossed with pulled pork for … Continue reading →

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(Simple) Garlic Roasted Shrimp

Posted on July 7, 2014 by tbuzzee

You might could almost call this dish Shrimp Scampi, but I’ve left out the lemon juice and the white wine. Still darned tasty, tho’, and every bit as elegant. Dead simple to make, too, because I started with a bag … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Rémoulade

Posted on July 4, 2014 by tbuzzee

Happy Fourth! In honor of the holiday, here’s a tasty sauce that’s certain to brighten up holiday sammiches and main courses – we like it on salmon – and is simple enough to toss together, it won’t put a crimp … Continue reading →

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